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Dworsky A, Napolitano L, Barisik E, Reddy S, Simon M. 2013. The Demoiselle-2-Femme (D2F) pregnancy prevention program evaluation: Findings from the first baseline survey. Chicago, IL: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, 32 pp.

Annotation: This report presents the results of a baseline survey completed by 241 girls, primarily African American, in grade 9 through 11 who are participating in a federally funded evaluation of the Demoiselle-2-Femme signature after-school program in Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of the evaluation is to estimate the effects of program participation on a number of key behavioral outcomes, including sexual activity, unprotected sex, and adolescent pregnancy. The report presents background; describes the program; and discusses study design and methods; student characteristics; relationships with adults; attitudes, feelings, and knowledge about sexual behavior; sexual behavior and prior pregnancy; dating violence; tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use; and educational expectations.

Keywords: Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent behavior, Adolescent females, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Alcohol consumption behavior, Blacks, Community programs, Dating, Educational attainment, Illinois, Interpersonal violence, Marijuana, Prevention, Relationships, Smoking, Substance abuse

Bandy T, Terzian M, Moore KA. 2012. Does adolescent depression/suicidailty predict unhealthy young adult romantic relationship outcomes? . Washington, DC: Child Trends, 23 pp.

Annotation: This report, which was presented at the 2012 Add Health Users Conference in Bethesda, Maryland, on July 27, 2012, explores the question of whether adolescent depression and suicidality predict unhealthy young adult romantic relationship outcomes. The report provides background, discusses gaps in research and data, and presents information from a study. Study measures (depressive symptoms, suicidal symptoms, unhealthy relationship outcomes, relationship violence, sexual infidelity), findings, and analytic methods are presented.

Keywords: Adolescent mental health, Adolescent sexuality, Depression, Interpersonal violence, Relationships, Research, Statistical data, Suicide

Mullin-Rindler N. 2003. Relational aggression and bullying: It's more than just a girl thing. Wellesley, MA: Wellesley Centers for Women, 25 pp. (Working papers; no. 408)

Annotation: This paper looks at some recent assumptions that have been made about girls and relational aggression. The paper refutes both the premise that aggression among girls is a new phenomenon and the notion that relational aggression is unique to girls. In addition, the paper offers concrete strategies based in research and developmentally appropriate practice that can be used to improve aspects of school climate that perpetuate aggression and reduce its prevalence in elementary and middle schools.

Keywords: Adolescents, Aggression, Bullying, Children, Elementary school, Females, Interpersonal relations, Middle school, Relationships, Research

Irwin CE, Duncan P, eds. 2002. Health futures of youth II: Pathways to adolescent health. Journal of Adolescent Health. 31(6 Suppl.):81-350,

Annotation: This supplement to the Journal of Adolescent Health contains papers presented at a national invitational conference convened on September 14-16, 1998, in Annapolis, MD. Participants were charged with reviewing the most current research regarding major adolescent health issues and then developing recommendations designed to advance knowledge about, and improve, the health status and well-being of adolescents. Topics include the changing demography of adolescents and their health status, the importance of investing in youth, how the media portrays youth and the influence of mass media on adolescent health behaviors. Topics also discussed include healthy adolescent physical development; psychosocial development; interventions to improve individual adolescent health, such as prevention science and mentoring; increasing the capacity of schools, neighborhoods, and communities to improve adolescent health outcomes; exploring the influence of law and public policy; adolescent reproductive health; and financing adolescent health care. The appendix provides a list of conference participants. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent development, Adolescent health, Adolescents, Community role, Interpersonal relationships, Legislation, MCH research, Mass media, Psychosocial development, Public policy, School health education

Lindsay JW. 1995. Teenage couples: Caring, commitment and change—How to build a relationship that lasts. Buena Park, CA: Morning Glory Press, 206 pp.

Annotation: This book provides information adolescent couples need to know in order to interact with one another. It covers the emotional components of meeting and falling in love with someone, making decisions about the future of the relationship; communicating; resolving arguments; keeping a romance alive; the significance of sex; building trusting relationships; dealing with issues related to drugs, alcohol, and partner abuse, and making decisions about ending a relationship. It is one of two publications developed for adolescent couples, whether married or unmarried. The other publication, "Teenage Couples: Coping with Reality," focuses on issues relating to finances, parental relations, having children, and taking responsibility for the activities of daily life such as cooking and cleaning. A third volume, "Teenage Couples: Expectations and Reality," presents the results of a 1994 survey on adolescent couples which considered the differences in the problems encountered by couples living singly and those living together.

Keywords: Adolescents, Communication, Conflict resolution, Domestic violence, Interpersonal relations, Marriage, Materials for adolescents, Relationships, Social behavior, Substance abuse
   

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